Our guest this episode is David Holtzclaw talking about building science and building envelope commissioning.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• State of play of current USA building envelop / façade design and construction
• BECx as risk management
• Being one of Roberts’ minions
• Failing while having 3 university degrees
• Being a consultant to consultants

And much more…….

More on David

David on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-david-holtzclaw-1364b35/

David's Website http://www.transductiontechnologies.com/

Bio

David is Licensed Professional Engineer and Chief Geek at Transduction Technologies. David is a practitioner providing BECx, energy modeling, design work, problem solving, writing field testing protocols, and data analysis. He is an adjunct professor in the mechanical engineering department at the University of Nebraska.

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Our guest this episode is Dr. Marwa Zaatari talking about ASHRAE, IEQ, building systems controls technology and generating solutions not doubt.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• How small changes can lead to big wins
• How we have more knowledge than ever yet less applied capabilities
• How built environment solutions need to balance Cost Vs IEQ Vs Energy
• How actually doing the basics is still the best bang for your $’s

And much more…….

More on Marwa

Marwa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzaatari/

Marwa on X: https://x.com/marwa_zaatari

Poppy website: https://www.poppy.com/

AirJoule website: https://airjouletech.com/

Bio

Dr. Marwa Zaatari is on a mission to “scrub off unsafe practices/products and ineffective solutions” and “generate answers that remove doubt.”.

Dr. Marwa Zaatari is Chief Engineer for Poppy, a Board Member for AirJoule. And a global leader in building science and HVAC technology. Shaping industry standards, she is Vice Chair of ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Chair of Risk Modeling for ASHRAE 241, ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force member, and a Distinguished Lecturer. She is also Vice Chair of the US Green Building Council (USGBC LEED) Board of Directors.

Our guest this episode is Elisabeth Montgomerie talking about regenerative design, environmentalism and the built environment.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• “Hygge” (Google it)
• Adaptation
• Biophilic design
• UK Net Zero Standard

and much more…….

More on Elisabeth

Elisabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-montgomerie/

Website: https://aesg.com/

Bio

Elisabeth Montgomerie is a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Environmentalist and a Sustainability leader. Elisabeth has a track record of transforming sustainability practices and driving impactful purpose-led projects. She has developed and implemented sustainability strategies and tools, significantly enhancing professional practices’ environmental impact.

Elisabeth is passionate about leading responsible business practices, fostering professional development, and delivering measurable sustainability outcomes. Her goal is to create transformative impact and achieving commercial objectives through sustainable and innovative solutions.

Our guests this episode are Michelle Lee & Erik Hegre talking about building Façade design and architecture.

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In this episode, we discuss:

· Art Vs Technology in Architecture.

· Energy conservation Vs IEQ /Wellbeing as design objectives.

· University of Pennsylvania, Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology project.

· ETFE Foil Facades.

and much more…….

More on Michelle & Erik

Michelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lee-7520ab24/

Erik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikdavidhegre/

Website: https://behnisch.com/

Bios

Michelle Lee is an Architect with Behnisch Architekten and a lecturer at the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) at Northeastern University USA.

Erik Hegre is a partner at Behnisch Architekten and an instructor at Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont USA.

Michelle and Erick both worked on Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology, University of Pennsylvania Harvard Science and Engineering Complex, Boston MA USA.

Our guest this episode is Gary Hamilton talking about his journey from Jamaica to the USA via London UK, his new book and building services engineering.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Believing in yourself and the power of a mother who will not give up on you
• How a Building Services Engineering degree is an advantage
• Hospitals as mission critical buildings

and much more…….

More on Nic

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garoldhamilton/

Website: https://www.introba.com/

Website: https://garoldhamilton.com/

Website: https://dtrfoundation.org/

Buy the Book “From Grit To Glory” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F79WLGJ3

Bio

Gary Hamilton is a philanthropist, author and Senior Vice President, Growth Leader at Introba.

Gary is a licensed professional engineer and chartered engineer with a remarkable portfolio spanning diverse projects globally, Gary’s contributions have earned him several design accolades. Notably, he was awarded the prestigious ASHRAE Technology 1st Place Award for Healthcare Engineering design and achieved the esteemed status of Fellow of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (FASHE) in 2019.

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 457).

Our guest this episode is AESG Director of Building Services Nic Byczynski, talking about engineering and MEP design, digital tools, working in the UAE and building services design trends.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• The importance of mentors
• Digital design tools
• MEP Engineering and direction of change
• Max Fordham & Partners, the British “engineering hippy commune”

and much more…….

More on Nic

Nic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-byczynski-12b30024/

Nic Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mh-yF4qc_0

Website: https://aesg.com/

Bio

Nic Byczynski is a Chartered Engineer and a CIBSE Fellow with over 15 years Middle East Experience leading MEP designs on high value projects with high profile clients. Nic is Director of Engineering for AESG and winner of Construction Weekly Magazine MEP Award: Mechanical Engineer of the Year 2014.

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Our guest this episode is Sarah Gudeman, talking about sustainability, where sustainability is heading and life as a mechanical engineer and sustainability specialist.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Guilt Vs Shame
• Data hoarding
• Open source tools
• Solutions

and much more…….

More on Sarah

• On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgudeman/
• Website: https://www.sarah-gudeman.com/
• Website: https://www.branchpattern.com/

Bio

Sarah Gudeman is a Principal and Practice Lead at BranchPattern, with nearly 20 years in the industry, providing sustainability solutions for commercial real estate developers, designers, and organizations. As her many professional credentials attest, she excels in merging sustainability and building science into practical, cost-effective solutions to benefit the triple bottom line and make buildings better.

Sarah leans into her top-five strengths—Futuristic, Achiever, Maximizer, Strategic, and Focus—to solve complex engineering challenges that arise in both new and existing buildings and improve performance through various lenses: carbon, energy, water, materials, and health.

An advocate for continuous learning and mentoring, Sarah frequently engages in public speaking and education, specifically air quality. Always looking to connect people and ideas, Sarah’s ultimate mission aligns with that of BranchPattern: “Improving Life through Better Built Environments.” While remaining aligned with one of her personal guiding mottos: “Be the Change you want to see in the world”.

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Our guest this episode is Joseph Lstiburek, talking about building science, life experience and the green building cult movement.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• How the green building movement does not know what it is doing
• How energy is a poor proxy for performance
• The invisible hand of the insurance industry
• How dilution is not the solution to your pollution

and much more…….

More on Joseph

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lstiburek-03290029/

Website: https://buildingscience.com/

Bio

Joseph Lstiburek is the founding principal of Building Science Corporation, buildingscience.com and Lstiburek Consulting Inc.

Dr. Lstiburek is also an acclaimed educator who has taught thousands of professionals over the past three decades and written countless papers as well as the best-selling Builder Guides. Fittingly, the Wall Street Journal has described him as “the dean of North American building science.” He has a joy for telling tall tales to his protégés and audiences.

Dr. Lstiburek holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Building Science. While still an undergrad, Dr. Lstiburek worked as a residential construction manager; during his Master’s degree, he developed the Air Drywall Approach to air barriers. Other formative experiences include working on the Canada-wide Super Energy Efficient Housing R-2000 program and serving as senior engineer on commercial construction projects for Trow in Toronto. Dr. Lstiburek founded BSC in 1990 with his business partner Betsy Pettit, and he has been a key figure in establishing BSC as one of the most influential, innovative, and respected building science firms in North America.